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Unibody MacBook Pro Q&A
Revision Published July 27, 2012
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Is there an adapter to convert Firewire "400" to Firewire "800"?
There are a variety of adapters that make it possible to connect a Firewire "400" device to a computer that only has a Firewire "800" port (like the "Unibody" MacBook Pro line). Site sponsor Other World Computing offers a couple of different compatble adapters.
Additionally, for MacBook Pro models with an ExpressCard/34 expansion slot, it alternately is possible to buy an ExpressCard/34 card that provides Firewire "400" ports and leave the onboard Firewire "800" port free for use with Firewire "800" devices.
Other World Computing also has a number of ExpressCard/34 options -- including one that provides two Firewire "400" ports and one USB 2.0 port -- as well as the aforementioned adapters.
Who designed the "Unibody" MacBook Pro?
Apple's industrial design for the last several years has been performed entirely in-house by Apple's Industrial Design Group, led by Jonathan Ive.
Where can I buy a "Unibody" MacBook Pro?
The "Unibody" MacBook Pro models have been discontinued, but remain available on on the used market.
In the US, Other World Computing sells used and refurb MacBook Pro models at bargain prices with free shipping.
In the UK, site sponsor Hoxton Macs sells used MacBook Pro models with a one-year warranty and free next day delivery throughout the UK. Delivery across Europe also is available starting at just £9.99 for two-day delivery to France and Germany.
In Australia, site sponsor Mac City likewise has a variety of used MacBook Air models sold at low prices and available with a free warranty and fast shipping across Australia.
What are the default configurations? What custom configurations are available?
For the default configurations of each model, please refer to the specs pages for the model of interest.
In addition to the stock configurations, you also could choose to customize the processor (in some configurations), the amount of RAM, the hard drive or SSD, and whether or not to add a display adapter, an external Apple USB Modem, or a MagSafe Airline Adapter. Other options were offered for different models at different times as well.
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